Jonathan Gerard, DMin

Rabbi, DMin

Eating disorders are often a function of control--where a child, feeling helpless to control important aspects of her life, will seek to control her body--the one area where she actually can exercise control. And our culture, which intolerably honors unhealthy skinniness, contributes to this problem. With eating disorders the strategy that I find most useful is to put the client in charge of what they eat but the parents in charge of how much they eat. One must also seek to understand issues of control and self image. This is a fraught field outside my own area of expertise.

Carla MooreMcNeil, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Master Hypnotist

Do you over eat? Do you find that you cope with food when you are bored, sad, lonely? Compulsive eating may have been a way for you to cope with life stress. It is not your fault. If you are ready to face this issue, I will help you on this journey to live life to the fullest without your dependency on food. You may have an undiagnosed sugar addiction, diabetes, heart issues and so for because of your choices. I offer a compassionate, supportive environment to help you find healthier ways to live.